Think about it: the UK winter is a grey, soggy blanket. You wake up in the dark, commute in the dark, and your evening feels stolen by 4pm. But Gran Canaria, just a four-hour flight south, is basically the opposite of grey.
That one-hour summer shift does something magical. When it’s 8pm in London, it’s 9pm in Gran Canaria—but the sun is still glowing over the Atlantic. You finish work, step from your laptop into golden light, and suddenly your evening has an extra hour of vitamin D.
Who wouldn’t want that? It’s like finding a spare fiver in your pocket, but for your soul.
The Secret Weapon for Remote Workers
Are you a digital nomad or someone who “accidentally” took a work call by the pool? Perfect. The time difference is your ally. The UK’s 9am is your 9am in winter (easy client calls), and in summer, it’s your 10am (so you can hit the beach before the daily stand-up).
You’re not “losing” time. You’re borrowing it from a sunnier bank. And Gran Canaria gives excellent interest.
Waarom Nederland in de verkeerde tijdzone zit (en dit slecht is voor
It’s also a sneaky way to watch the Champions League final at a reasonable hour. Kick-off at 8pm UK time is 9pm here—still early enough to enjoy a post-match swim. Priorities, people.
